Bismarckia nobilis

QuestionHi Tom I have a further question about the above species..thanks for your last reply it was helpful. I have and continue to germinate many palms with great success. I have about 50 from a few inches to

Choosing trees

QuestionHi, Tom. Thanks for taking my question. I am going to plant a tree in my front yard, and I have narrowed it down to one of three types of oak trees. As a fellow Kansas native would you be

Germinating

QuestionHey Tom I have cones that came off My Norfolk Pine Tree How do You extract the seeds and germinate them.? AnswerHi Jay, Thanx for your question. The attached URL is from the Hawaii Extension and shoul

Baby Mimosa Tree - Pruning?

QuestionHello Mike, I planted 8 Mimosa tree seeds... 6 started two grow... and all but 2 didnt make it. The 2 I have left seem to be doing well. They grow small flowers that are full and vibrant for a d

Snowball Bush

QuestionMy friend game me a start of a snowball bush 3 years ago. It was just starting to look beautiful, all in bloom. A tree fell down and smashed some of it. Its like half its size. What should I do. I really lov

Cypress seed pod

QuestionHi Tom, I have just a quick question about the seed pods that the cypress tree grows. Im pretty sure the seeds go with the pod, but the pods that I have, if they are pods at all, are still green. How would

Tree ID and Propagation

QuestionCedar 2 Cedar 1 QUESTION: Hello, Thank you for your time and expertise! I have this tree in my yard and love it. I think it may be a Blue Atlas Cedar, but do not know. I live

alaskan weeping cedar starts

QuestionI have several Alaskan Weeping Cedars in my yard. I have noticed starts or small plants popping up around these cedars. I have been digging them up and planting them in pots. Are these really cedar sta

delphinium seeds

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Tom, Thought Id have a go at growing some delphiniums but havent a clue where to begin. Its now early July and the delphinium in the garden has finished flowering and has many seed pods. I ope

Norfolk Pine seeds

QuestionHi Tom, My friend in Malaysia is starting a resort and wants to plant a row of Norfolk Pine Trees, please advise if you can supply the seeds. Thanks Joe AnswerHi Joe, Thanx for your question. I am

Apple tree seedling

QuestionI have grown an apple tree, from a pip. its now about 2inches high, and looks quite good, but it has some sort of fungus on its leaves, (i think!) The leaves seem to have a white, webby substance on them, th

propogating apricots

Questionhow do you remove the apricot seed from the pit? AnswerHi Christine, Thanx for your question. Use a nutcracker and be careful not to damage the nut inside the hard seed covering. Soak the seed f

where do you get blueberry seeds to start plants?

QuestionHi, can i dry blueberries up and then plant them? Thats where the seeds are right? I never see them for sale or anything. Just thought I would try. thanks Ruth AnswerHi Ruth, Thanx for your question.

peaches

QuestionI planted a peach seed in a small pot and it sprouted. When it reached about 7 I replanted it into a much larger pot. The result is something a kin to a vine about 18 tall. It is spindly and needs complete s

Catalpa Tree Beans(seeds)

QuestionHello, i live in Michigan. My parents have a beautiful Catalpa tree that produces many beans. my daughter picked several today in hopes of growing a tree. Right now it is the end of July, is it to soon to s

tomatoes

QuestionWhy dont seeds from hybrid tomatoes produce tomatoes? What can prevent tomato plant blossoms, blossoming continuously already for 3 weeks from setting fruit (in South Florida)? Thanks! Mitch AnswerHybrid

hazel trees

QuestionHey I dont know if you will know the answer but I am interested in getting a few hazel trees, in particular the kent cob which I know is not a common breed on your side of the pond. I know that hazel nuts y

Peach pit variety question

QuestionI was reading your answer to the propagation of the pit. What I would like to know is I have a pit from a white peach (from farmers mkt) Should I expect to get a white peach if the tree is successful? Also

Lilac cuttings

QuestionHi, Tom, I took cuttings about 6 inches long from several lilac trees in July. Some I dipped in rooting hormone and placed in a 50-50 perlite and potting soil mix. The rest I stuck in water. I covered the p

Storing Iris Pods Over AK winter.

QuestionSept. 9th, 2012 I have a number of pods and they are fairly brown. Should I cut off the whole pod and bring it inside to pop open on paper? We had a freeze the other day. Should I ju